Losartan Plus F Tablet

Adult dose

Losartan potassium 50 mg/hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg, 1 tablet once daily. The maximum dosage is losartan potassium 100 mg/hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg, 1 tablet once daily. Dosage may be adjusted according to blood pressure control, and the dosage can be increased to the maximum if necessary.

Child dose

There is no experience in using this medication in children and adolescents, so the losartan-hydrochlorothiazide combination should not be administered to children and adolescents.

This medication must be used with caution during pregnancy, especially in the second trimester, as it may cause serious harm to the fetus if taken. You should discontinue use immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy, and it should not be used by pregnant women or those who may become pregnant. Patients with allergies to this drug or its components, or with specific kidney, liver, or electrolyte abnormalities should not take this medication. Patients with hypotension, kidney issues, liver disease, gout, or diabetes should consult their physician and use this medication cautiously. Due to the hydrochlorothiazide component, electrolyte imbalances may occur, so regular blood tests are advised; symptoms of dehydration or electrolyte imbalances should be reported immediately. This drug lowers blood pressure, which may cause dizziness and drowsiness at the start of treatment or with dosage changes, so attention is needed when driving or operating machinery. Interactions with other medications may occur, so it is essential to inform your doctor or pharmacist of any medications you are taking. Caution is especially required when taken with potassium supplements or medications containing potassium, as it may dangerously elevate potassium levels. During treatment, avoid excessive sun exposure, and consult healthcare personnel immediately if any skin issues arise. Caution is especially required for the elderly and children, as there is little experience using this medication in those populations. If you experience any unusual symptoms or discomfort while taking this medication, consult your physician immediately, and do not stop taking it arbitrarily. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and kept sealed in its original container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), angioedema (may cause airway obstruction due to laryngeal/glottic swelling, swelling of face/lips/pharynx/tongue), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, angioedema, severe rash with high fever, blistering, skin peeling, pain of oral/ocular mucosa, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), pneumonia and pulmonary edema, jaundice (intrahepatic cholestatic jaundice), extreme lethargy, acute myopia, acute angle closure.

Mild side effects

Abdominal pain, edema, palpitations, lumbar pain, dizziness, cough, sinusitis, upper respiratory infection, weakness/fatigue, diarrhea, nausea, headache, bronchitis, pharyngitis, angioedema (swelling of lips and eyelids and facial rash), chest pain, facial swelling, fever, orthostatic hypotension, fainting, angina, arrhythmia (atrial fibrillation, sinus bradycardia, tachycardia, ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation), hypotension, myocardial infarction, secondary AV block, anorexia, constipation, dental pain, and vomiting.

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that does not allow light in. Additionally, it is best to store the medication at room temperature, between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Pale yellow oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle